Home › Recipes › Entrées Salmon Skewers By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 19, 2021, Updated Apr 24, 2024 These Salmon Skewers are the best you’ll ever taste. Dill and salmon are the perfect pairing: the herby and anise flavor deliciously complements the salmon’s mild richness. Dill is probably one of the most underrated herbs to cook with and one of my favorite herbs to use. We are huge lovers of dill in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria and use it in many of our dishes....

Home › Recipes › Holiday Recipes Zeppole By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 12, 2022, Updated Apr 18, 2025 There’s nothing better than Italian donuts (Zeppole) with powdered sugar. Every single country around the world has its own version of fried dough, and my home country of 🇧🇬 Bulgaria is no exception. In Bulgaria, we call these “Mekitzi” or “Ponichki” which are similar in taste. This super lazy version is much easier to make and hits the spot ....

Home › Recipes › Cookies & Snacks 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls By Snejana Andreeva on Feb 19, 2025, Updated Sep 08, 2025 Ever wish you could enjoy a Reese’s cup without the guilt? Where there’s a will, there’s a way! These 3 ingredient peanut butter 🥜 balls (inspired by registered dietician Alissa Steinberg) will make you feel like you’re indulging in your favorite candy – only they’re packed with nutrition!...

Home › Recipes › Desserts Brazilian Grilled Pineapple By Snejana Andreeva on Apr 27, 2024 I know there are only five love languages, but if there were a sixth one, it would be this Brazilian Grilled Pineapple 🍍. I’ve been to Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse many times, and I swear, I look forward to the grilled pineapple the most. Juicy, warm, with a sweet caramelized crust , trust and believe, I’m locking eyes 👀 with the waiter in charge of cutting those tender sheets of gold all night....

Home › Recipes › Pasta Cherry Tomato Pasta By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 01, 2021, Updated Jun 18, 2024 Today I am showing you how to make a beautiful blistered Cherry Tomato Pasta dish that is a staple in my home every summer . This is the best way to use up those 🧑‍🌾 garden cherry 🍅 tomatoes that burst from the backyard in the summer. By blistering them, they are slightly sweet and caramelized and add a beautiful deep flavor to the pasta....

Home › Recipes › Soups & Stews Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe By Snejana Andreeva on Aug 13, 2022, Updated May 21, 2024 This simple Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe requires only a few ingredients you likely already have on hand, and it’s a fantastic way to sneak in some extra 🥕 veggies for the kids without them noticing. Growing up in Bulgaria, I was raised on hearty stews and soups, with a bowl of soup accompanying every meal....

Home › Recipes › Entrées Crispy Chicken Fingers By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 13, 2022, Updated Oct 14, 2025 Step aside, frozen chicken fingers 👋! These homemade Crispy Chicken Fingers will be your new favorite air fryer recipe. They are so crispy on the outside and cooked to perfection—moist and tender—on the inside. This recipe is perfect for school lunches 🎒 but adults will love them too. Using an air fryer saves on time, mess, and calories because you can use a fraction of the oil required for frying....

Home › Recipes › Desserts Custard Baklava By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 16, 2022, Updated Apr 29, 2024 This Custard Baklava dessert is a Modern Nonna original . If you have ever had baklava, or galaktoboureko, you will be in absolute 😇 heaven with this recipe. Not only is it so easy to make, but it is also a party in your mouth. In 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, we are huge lovers of Baklava, and are also known for our custard cookie cakes which we call “Biskvitena Torta....

Home › Recipes › Desserts Healthy Chocolate Pudding By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 23, 2021, Updated Jun 09, 2024 This Healthy Chocolate Pudding is heaven in a bowl. Unlike my other delicious chia pudding that keeps the chia seeds whole, this one is smooth and velvety. Chia seeds are also an excellent source of 💪 omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants , and they provide fibre, iron, and calcium. If you love that smooth and frothy pudding or mousse texture, you will absolutely 😋 love this....

Home › Recipes › Drinks & Smoothies Homemade Almond Milk Recipe By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 06, 2021, Updated Sep 04, 2025 This Homemade Almond Milk Recipe has been my go-to for lattes, overnight oats, and chia seed pudding recipes for years. It’s so incredibly easy to make, and the best part? You don’t need any fancy equipment – just a high-powered blender and a nut milk bag. The result is frothy , creamy, delicious, and absolutely 1000x better (and better for you 😉) than store-bought almond milk....

Home › Recipes › European Inspired Italian Tomato Sauce By Snejana Andreeva on Sep 12, 2022, Updated May 13, 2024 Italian Tomato Sauce day, also known as 🍅 “sugo” day, is one of the most important days on the Italian calendar and so special to my family. Gathering and making sauce for the year is a tradition I hold so close to my heart. This 🇮🇹 Italian Tomato Sauce has been a tradition for generations....

Home › Recipes › Entrées Mexican Hot Dogs By Snejana Andreeva on Feb 09, 2025, Updated Mar 06, 2025 Okay, so, TikTok’s been at it again. First it was dancing dads, then it was that weird sound people were making with their hands, and now? Mexican Hot Dogs . And I’m not gonna lie, I was skeptical. Hot dogs 🌭? With jalapeños ? Like, is this a dare? But let me tell you, this viral sensation did not disappoint!...

Home › Recipes › Desserts Watermelon Popsicles By Snejana Andreeva on May 26, 2022, Updated May 17, 2024 These Watermelon Popsicles are one of my favorite ways to cut up this delicious fruit for a crowd . Slicing into popsicle sticks just makes the 🍉 watermelon even more fun to eat, especially for kids. I have been cutting watermelon like this for years because it has that wow factor when you serve it....

Home › Recipes › Breakfast Foods Yogurt Bowl By Snejana Andreeva on Apr 20, 2022, Updated May 17, 2024 This Yogurt Bowl is perfect when you need a filling, healthy ☀️ breakfast idea in 5 minutes flat. I am definitely a yogurt girl so I could eat this for breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner all day, every day! Yogurt was a staple growing up in the Balkans and something we enjoy often....

Home › Recipes › Air Fryer 3 Ingredient Tuna Nuggets By Snejana Andreeva on Apr 24, 2025 Chicken of the sea, come through! 🐟 I love these 3 Ingredient Tuna Nuggets because they are so easy to prepare , economical , and addictive . They are an excellent alternative to chicken nuggets, and are packed in protein and rich in omega 3 fatty acid s. These are a perfect part of a weight-loss meal, excellent for hungry kiddos, and an all around satisfying snack when you need a quick hit of protein....

Home › Recipes › Breakfast Foods 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake By Snejana Andreeva on Feb 24, 2024 This 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake is the perfect cross between flan and Basque cheesecake. You don’t need a mixer, flour, butter, or oil to make it. Just a few simple ingredients and you’re good to go. The fact that it’s a healthy and low-calorie option is just the icing on the cake (pun intended 😉)!...

Home › Recipes › Bread & Dough Easy Zucchini Bread By Snejana Andreeva on Aug 25, 2022, Updated May 07, 2024 With just one bowl needed, this version of Easy Zucchini Bread is a true time-saver . It’s the perfect comfort food, whether enjoyed as a morning treat or a warm afternoon snack. Why You’ll Love Easy Zucchini Bread How to Prepare Easy Zucchini Bread Nonna’s Tip 🍞 Variations and Substitutions for Easy Zucchini Bread Similar Recipes Best Served With Common Questions Easy Zucchini Bread Recipe I’ll never forget the look on my dad’s face when I first introduced him to zucchini bread during a visit to 🇧🇬 Bulgaria....

Home › Recipes › Appetizers Holiday Charcuterie Board By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 06, 2021, Updated Nov 18, 2023 Bring your 🎄 holiday celebrations to the next level and live your best life with this festive and beautiful Holiday Charcuterie Board. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or an elegant holiday feast, this customizable spread brings together the perfect combination of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, and more. This will certainly get you into the holiday spirit because you can include seasonal variations and thoughtful substitutions to cater to whatever tastes and dietary preferences your guests may need....

Home › Recipes › Holiday Recipes Holiday Cheese Board By Snejana Andreeva on Dec 09, 2022, Updated Nov 18, 2023 Let’s create the ultimate 🎄 Holiday Cheese Board together! If you’ve ever thought creating a cheese board is intimidating, don’t worry—this tutorial is designed just for you. Crafting a stunning cheese board is simpler than you might think. The key to perfection lies in using a variety of colors, textures, and shapes....

Home › Recipes › Appetizers Italian Bruschetta By Snejana Andreeva on Aug 13, 2022, Updated Jul 24, 2025 My love for Italian Bruschetta knows no bounds 🇮🇹. It’s the perfect low-effort, crowd-pleaser appetizer. Like any great Italian recipe, it relies on just a few simple ingredients and the flavor comes from the quality of each ingredient, so opt for juicy ripe tomatoes and full-flavored olive oil. Bruschetta (pronounced “broos-ke-ta”) comes from the word “bruscare,” “to toast”....